All posts tagged "horticulture"
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256News and ViewsWork underway to deliver sweet deal for WA-bred apple
The WA Government is progressing plans to take a Manjimup-bred apple notable for its rich, burgundy colour, to the world.
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563AgricultureMake sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour
At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with...
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390News and ViewsTwo weeks to implement new wage rates not long enough
The Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to provide growers with only two weeks to implement changes to the Horticulture Award has surprised...
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472News and ViewsBright future for forestry fisheries and horticulture
The outlook for the forest, seafood and horticulture sectors is bright despite clear risks, with continued growth both in Australia and overseas...
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392News and ViewsVegetable farm financial survey released
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has begun the 12th Australian Hort Innovation vegetable-growing industry survey, gathering...
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443News and ViewsImproving productivity through protected cropping
The Australian Government has convened a roundtable bringing together key horticulture stakeholders and industry members to discuss increasing productivity and job creation...
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412AgricultureLabour survey for horticulture growers continues
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Horticulture Group will be visiting the Sunraysia irrigation district again to survey more growers on labour challenges...
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479News and ViewsQLD banana farmers saved from banana freckle
Queensland banana growers have avoided a serious biosecurity risk with the Northern Territory officially declared banana freckle free.
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469AgricultureNorthern Tasmania declared fruit fly free
Northern Tasmania was officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area, opening the door to domestic trade.
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639AgricultureAustralian berry growers welcome Federal Government support for fresh produce
The industry body representing Australia’s fastest growing fresh produce sector – berries – has welcomed the federal government’s confirmation of a $650,000...
